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Maclagan QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Maclagan, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Maclagan QLD is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maclagan is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Maclagan is $188 per week ($815 per month). Maclagan has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Maclagan has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maclagan is $650.

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Maclagan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Maclagan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$735/wk

$38,220 per year

#4828 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$188/wk

$815 per month

#7813 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maclagan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (73) Female 45.9% (62)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

130 people · 76.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Maclagan Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maclagan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.3% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.7% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maclagan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Maclagan Religion

No Religion

31.1%

Uniting Church

19.7%

Anglican

16.4%

Catholic

16.4%

Lutheran

13.9%

Not stated

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maclagan Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Maclagan Employment

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Employed full-time

35.8% 38 people

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Employed part-time

19.8% 21 people

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Unemployed

4.7% 5 people

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Not in labour force

39.6% 42 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Maclagan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.6%

Bachelor Degree

11.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.8%

Certificate I/II

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Maclagan Occupation

Managers

38.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.8%

Clerical & Administrative

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Maclagan Field of Study

Engineering

23.8%

Management & Commerce

19.0%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Education

14.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Maclagan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maclagan Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maclagan Marital Status

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Married

45.9% 50

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Separated

2.8% 3

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Divorced

6.4% 7

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Widowed

8.3% 9

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Never married

36.7% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maclagan Ancestry

Australian

44.1%

English

22.0%

German

14.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.0%

Irish

4.5%

Scottish

4.0%

Other

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maclagan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.5%

Secondary — Government

26.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.4%

Pre-school

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Maclagan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.6% 21

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No need for assistance

91.4% 223

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Maclagan Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.0% 25

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Not a volunteer

76.0% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maclagan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maclagan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.5%

Did not go to work

20.4%

Walked only

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Maclagan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.9%

2 vehicles

39.5%

3 vehicles

30.2%

4+ vehicles

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Maclagan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.3%

2 bedrooms

7.4%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

22.2%

5 bedrooms

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Maclagan Population Mobility

3.9%

moved in the last year

31.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maclagan Indigenous Population

10.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

215

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maclagan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Maclagan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

17.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maclagan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.3%

Couple — no children

33.6%

One parent — no children under 15

8.2%

Couple — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maclagan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 18

—

Did not provide

82.5% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maclagan Children Ever Born

1 child

13.8%

2 children

41.4%

3 children

44.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Maclagan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Maclagan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.8%

5–14 hours

35.3%

15–29 hours

11.8%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Maclagan Household Size

1 person

34.0%

2 persons

38.0%

3 persons

14.0%

4 persons

8.0%

6+ persons

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maclagan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Maclagan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maclagan Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,300/wk

Median Rent $188/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Maclagan

Your weekly income

≈ $5,633/month

Median rent $188/wk

Left after rent $1,112/wk

Rent share 14.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $31/wk

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $28/wk

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $10/wk

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $63/wk

Normanton

Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $18/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $68/wk

Maclagan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Cowley Beach

Pop: 65 Income: $583/wk Rent: $250/wk

Fisher (Qld)

Pop: 65 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $163/wk

Gemini Mountains

Pop: 65 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gregory River (Bundaberg - Qld)

Pop: 65 Income: $619/wk Rent: $320/wk

Lizard

Pop: 65 Income: $1,091/wk

Nangwee

Pop: 65 Income: $778/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maclagan

What is the population of Maclagan QLD?

The population of Maclagan QLD is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Maclagan is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maclagan?

The median personal income in Maclagan QLD is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year.The median household income is $1,300 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Maclagan is ranked #4,828 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maclagan?

Median rent in Maclagan QLD is $188 per week ($815 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Maclagan ranks #7,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maclagan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maclagan QLD is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maclagan?

The median age in Maclagan QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maclagan a good suburb to live in?

Maclagan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 130.The median income is $735/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31730. All dollar figures in AUD.